People with the highest DASH scores were the least likely to develop kidney
stones, regardless of age, sex, BMI (body mass index), hypertension, diabetes,
use of medicines called thiazides, and intake of calories, fluid, caffeine, and
alcohol.

"Consumption of a DASH-style diet is associated with a marked decrease in
kidney stone risk," write the researchers, who included Eric Taylor, MD, of
Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

SOURCES:Taylor, E. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Aug. 13,
2009; advance online edition.News release, American Society of Nephrology.